How can manufacturers respond to the energy crisis?
MES THINKINGHow can manufacturers respond to the energy crisis? Let’s face it, this is not new news, but none-the-less it’s a serious question. How will manufacturers weather the ongoing storm of…
64% of manufacturers say energy costs pose the biggest risk to their business
MES THINKING64% of manufacturers say energy costs pose the biggest risk to their business According to a recent article, supported by research from pwc 60% of manufacturers are concerned about energy…
What's the real ROI of a production monitoring system?
MES THINKINGWhat's the real ROI of a production monitoring system? Return on investment, or ROI is a key performance indicator (KPI) that's used by businesses to determine the likely profitability of…
3 Signs that you are ready to digitise your factory
MES THINKING3 Signs that you are ready to digitise your factory Are you under pressure to improve efficiencies and reduce down time, which means you’re now looking to implement smart factory…
Plastics Manufacturing in a volatile world
MES THINKINGPlastics Manufacturing in a Volatile World As the old saying goes, “when it rains, it pours.” And for plastics manufacturers, these words have been particularly true in recent years. The…
5 ways you could improve your production efficiency right now
MES THINKING5 ways you could improve your production efficiency right now The importance of production efficiency cannot be overstated.It means you are making the most out of your resources – time,…
Have you thought about adopting smart technology?
MES THINKINGHave you thought about adopting smart technology in your plant? ...but worried about the costs, the expertise/training needed and viability of connecting it to your existing machines?…
The advantages of a paperless manufacturing operation
MES THINKINGThe advantages of a paperless manufacturing operation So what happens when you switch to a paperless Manufacturing Execution System? You immediately get more predictable manufacturing…
Why is planned downtime for maintenance so important?
MES THINKINGWhy is planned downtime for maintenance so important? It is easy for planned maintenance to be pushed down the priority list and only maintain it when the machine starts causing issues or…
How to choose the right manufacturing execution system (MES) for you
MES THINKINGHow To Choose The Right MES (Manufacturing Execution System) for you Selecting the right MES solution will give you the data and insights necessary to optimise your OEE, give you a…